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    emptying feeder and strewing feed

    I have ued a Miller hanging poultry feeder for a few years now an have had good luck with it. But lately, my flock is strewing layer pellets all over the floor, which quickly empties the feeder. I have tried setting the feeder at different heights, but nothing seems to solve the problem. Any...
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    winter watering question

    Thanks for all the responses is such a short time. Laurie, I saw that same Randall Burkey unit and had the same concern about the zero degree limit. I also read comments about it on Amazon.com, and wasn't impressed. At this point, I may just stay with the galvanized waterer and the base heater I...
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    winter watering question

    I currently water my flock of 13 chickens with a metal waterer. In the winter (I live in New Hampshire, so it gets mighty cold), I set it atop a heating element designed for waterer. It works great at keeping the water thawed out, since the coop is not heated. However, I dislike the metal...
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    Intergrating chicks/ feed question

    I have 8 mature Barred Rocks and 6 Buff Orpington chicks that are now 8 weeks old. I have kept them seperated in the coop, but am thinking about intergrating them soon. 1) Is it too early to intergrate them? 2) Should I continue to feed the chicks "grower" or is it alright for them to jump to...
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    Ordering chicks dilemma

    Thank you to those who responed to my earlier thread about Buff Orpingtons. Feeling more comfortable that they can co-exist with Barred Rocks okay, I am eager to order half a dozen or so of the BO's. The bad news: I can't order any BO's from my local feed stores, and most online hatcheries...
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    Barred Rock and Orpingtons

    It has been a long winter in New England, and now that spring has arrived, I am preparing to add to my flock. I currently have 9 Plymouth Barred Rock hens: (4) 3-years-olds and (5) 1-year-olds. I am really interested in getting some Buff Orpintons, because they are an absolutely beautiful bird...
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    Long Term Feed Storage

    Quote: What kind of things can go wrong???
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    When should I intergrate new chicks with old hens?

    How old should my new bought chicks be before I intergrate them with 4-5 year old hens???
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    Long Term Feed Storage

    I am thinking about purchasing several bags of layer pellets before the prices go any higher. I am confident they will remain dry and somewhat safe from critters, as I haven't had any problems with storing 3-4 bags at a time. Does anyone have any experience storing several bags of grain for long...
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    Better to Buy Cicks or a Rooster???

    I have seven barred rock hens, now 4-years-old. Their egg production has dropped off over the past year and I get one or two eggs a day. I would like to get some younger hens for more eggs. This leaves me with the decision of whether or not I should get a rooster or just order in some chicks. If...
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    HELP!!! I have a chick with a possible broken or sprained leg.

    Brady, Your experience sounds similar to one we recently had, where our chicken's leg got caught up in some chicken wire and she was found dangling upside down. We were not sure if it was a break or torn tendons and could not find a vet willing to look at her. Her leg also dragged behind her...
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    Reiki Treatments for Injured Birds

    Hey Stephanie, Two books that I would recommend are: Power of Reiki by Tanmaya Honervogt Practical Reiki by Richard Ellis There is one also called Animal Reiki, but I haven't read that yet, so I really can't say how good it is. Yes, you are able to distance heal with Reiki. In fact, one of...
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    Reiki Treatments for Injured Birds

    Hi Stephanie. I am at the Reiki II level and my wife is a Reiki Master. We both work at a healthcare facility where we have seen incredible results from Reiki. Living in a rural area, we know others who have reiki treatments done to their horses and other livestock, and thought, what the heck...
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    Reiki Treatments for Injured Birds

    It's maybe the best thing since Layer Pellets. I know it will sound whacked to some of you, but if you have an injured bird or animal, you may want to consider reiki treatments for it. Reiki (Pronounced Rake-ee) is a healing process that is conducted by channeling energy through your hands. It...
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    Another Leg Injury

    Thank you Chel. I appreciate the response. I am pleased to report that our hen is improving. Although I just read Chel's response, we did much of what she recommended over the past couple of days. We seperated her from the others by using an old dog cage we had, and gave her access to food and...
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